Chili Dog Pizza

It's a little kid's perfect food - hot dogs and pizza. Ok it's my perfect food too....

This is a great way to use up leftover chili if you have some! I didn't so I made a quick, simple chili. It was so good! And if you don't feel like using "homemade" then get a can of chili and a pre-made crust and you'll have supper in 30 minutes! This made a BIG 9x13 pan pizza.

*sprinkle some chopped raw onion on top of your slice...if you are one of those strange people who like raw onion!

Chili Dog Pizza

For the chili:
1lb hamburger
1 can chili beans
1 can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
2T chili powder
1tsp cayenne pepper

Brown the hamburger in a large skillet. Drain excess grease and add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. * you won't use all of this for the pizza *

For pizza:
2pkgs pizza crust mix - prepared (add in a tablespoon of chili powder for an extra mmmm)
1/4C yellow mustard
4 hot dogs - sliced
2C shredded cheddar

In a greased 9x13 baking sheet press out your dough. Slather on the mustard. Top with 2 cups of the chili and then add on the hot dogs. Sprinkle with the cheddar. Bake in a 425* oven for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is cooked through.

This recipe is sooooo adaptable! Add in your favorite chili dog toppings, flavors, ect! Don't be scared to experiment!! 1

Veggies & Pasta

This is so pretty! And healthy! I love steamed veggies and I love pasta...perfect meal in my opinion! My husband however tends to think it's not actually a "meal" if there's no meat. If you are like minded throw some grilled chicken/steak or shrimp on top! I used beef broth. Feel free to use chicken or vegetable broth!

Veggies & Pasta

1/2 bag of egg noodles - cooked (boil them in broth for extra flavor!)
1T olive oil
3 large garlic cloves - chopped
3/4c beef broth (or chicken or vegetable)
3 carrots - diced
4C broccoli
1 zucchini - sliced
1 red pepper - chopped
1 1/2T dried basil
1/4C Parmesan cheese

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the veggies and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer until veggies are tender and broth has mostly evaporated. Stir in the basil. Toss with the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese. 1

The best, easiest, most wonderful Beef Stew

I.LOVE.THIS.RECIPE.

This is PERFECT on a cold winter day! Perfect. It's seriously one of my all time favorite recipes. Proof? I made this last night for supper...I've had 4 bowls since...and this doesn't include the "tasting" I do while it's cooking! Love it.

Beef Stew

1lb stew meat
1 can tomato sauce
1 can beef broth
1 cup red wine *optional
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
1 pkg Italian dressing mix
1 pkg brown gravy mix
1 can green beans - drained
1 can corn - drained
3 large carrots - peeled and chopped
3 large russet potatoes - peeled and chopped

Dump everything into a large crockpot. Stir. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Yes it's that easy!

Go - make this tomorrow and have supper waiting for you so you can focus on Turkey day food! 1

Chicken Dorito Casserole

Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum! Perfect for a quick week night meal! Is this a healthy well blanced meal? Nope! But don't eat it every night of your life and you should be fine. Plus my 2 year old ate a whole plate full. And that is a miracle!

2 c. shredded cooked chicken
1 c. shredded cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can Ro-tel tomatoes (canned tomatoes with jalepenos-mild)
1/2 packet taco seasoning (or more- to taste)
Bag of doritos

1. Pre-heat oven to 350-f degrees.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except doritos.

3. In a greased 2 qt baking dish, put a layer of crushed doritos (about 2 cups), then a layer of the chicken mixture. Repeat once more, ending with a layer of chicken mixture. Top with more shredded cheese, cover, and bake for 30-35 minutes, till bubbling hot.

Link to where I found the recipe! 1

Italian Chicken Cordon Bleu

Yummy!!! Easy to make ahead too! Tip: use some toothpicks to close up the chicken...I didn't...melty cheese goo every where!! I love in the boonies so my grocery store didn't have capicola ham. I used salami. It was great. Heck use both kinds of meat if you want! That would be REALLY good!!!

4 large chicken breasts, butterfly cut
6 ounces provolone cheese
2 cloves finely minced garlic
1 1/2 cups, bread, cracker or cornflake crumbs
2 tbsp dried mixed Italian herbs
6 ounces thinly sliced capicola ham
egg wash, 2 eggs + 2 tbsp water whisked together
salt and pepper to season

Lay each butterflied chicken breast flat. Season with salt and pepper on both sides and rub 1/2 clove minced garlic on the inside surface of the meat. Cut the provolone cheese into 4 sticks and wrap each one in 1 1/2 ounces capicola. Place the ham and cheese in the center of the flattened chicken and fold all sides of the breast meat toward the center to overlap. Flip the breast over so that the overlapped edges are on the bottom.

Mix the crumbs with the Italian herbs. Dip the stuffed chicken breast into the egg-wash and then into the seasoned crumbs. Place fold side down on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for about an hour or until the internal temperature of the breasts reaches 175-185 degrees F on a meat thermometer. 1

Creamy Avocado Pasta

This was soooooooo yummy!!! You get the creamy richness of a heavy, usually unhealthy sauce but it's actually very light and good for you! And it's ready in the time it takes to cook the spaghetti! We had this meat free but you could easily throw some grilled chicken or shrimp on top and it'd be great! You HAVE to try this recipe - I was so pleased with how it came out!

SALT SALT SALT SALT your pasta water!!!! You should always do it anyways but with such a simple sauce like this it's very important! Also after making the sauce, I put it in the serving bowl and added about 1/4c of the pasta cooking water to "loosen" the sauce a  bit.

Creamy Avocado Pasta

• 1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted
• 1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish
• 2-3 garlic cloves, to taste (I used 4. I had bad breath afterwards)
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1T dried basil, to taste
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 oz of your choice of pasta (I used spaghetti)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Now add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.
3. When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse in a strainer and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings. 1

Corn Dog Casserole

The toddler's dream supper! I know hot dogs are the "healthiest" but I like them so I don't care! I didn't feel like cooking tonight but the other people in the house always feel like eating so we made this! It takes like 5 minutes to throw together and 30 minutes later supper is ready! And it's also a kid friendly helper meal..not only did my daughter whisk the egg but she also dumped half the milk down her front! Note to self: work on which direction we pour things...

Corn Dog Casserole

1 package of hot dogs (I used Oscar Meyer Wieners. I buy them solely for the fact that they say wiener)
1 egg
3/4C milk
1tsp thyme
1T honey
1 package cornbread mix

Slice the hot dogs and saute in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Reserve 1 cup. In a medium bowl combine the egg, milk, thyme and honey. Add the hot dogs. Stir in the cornbread mix. Spread into an 8x8 casserole dish. Bake at 400* for 30 minutes. Cut into squares. 1

Baked Beef Ziti

I *heart* pasta. I could eat a pasta dish every day of my life. It's quick to make, it's filling, it's cheap, you can do a million things with it. It's #2 on my Top 5 Foods. Mashed potatoes are #1 if you are dying to know.

Simple, simple, simple dish! I even made it with one hand as the other was busy holding the very fussy teething monster that was once my daughter. This would freeze well and double well if you need to feed an army!

Baked Beef Ziti

16oz cooked ziti
1tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves - minced
1lb ground beef
1tsp oregano
1tsp thyme
1tsp rosemary
28oz can crushed tomatoes
2C shredded mozzarella

Preheat the oven to 350*. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook until brown. Drain and return to the pan. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to coat the beef. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon a small amount of sauce into the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. Top with half of the ziti and then layer with half of the remaining sauce and half of the cheese. Repeat. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly...about 30 minutes. 1

Root Beer Pulled Pork

I don't think this is really a recipe...it's more of a method. I used a pork loin...use a butt if you want! Throw your meat in the crockpot and dump a can of root beer on it and cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove the meat, discard the liquid. Shred the meat and return to the crockpot. Add your favorite BBQ sauce and cook on low 1-2 hours. I'm sure any dark soda would work. Don't use diet please. And I'm guessing this cooking method would be great with chicken and beef too!

I don't know what it is about the root beer but man oh man was the meat full of flavor and soooooo tender!!!! If you don't eat coleslaw ON your pulled pork sandwiches you are missing out on one of the greatest sandwiches of your life. TRY IT!!!!

I served this with oven fries. Peel some potatoes, slice them and throw them on a cookie sheet. Spray with non stick cooking spray and some season salt. Bake at 425* for 20-30 mins. 1

Baked Taco Dip

This was good but lacking "something" but the husband and I are kind of Spice Heads so that pays a part in it...next time I make it I'll add a layer of either salsa or taco sauce. But if spice isn't your thing or you are making this for younger kids it's perfect as is!!

Baked Taco Dip

1 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup  ranch dressing

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

2 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded

1 can refried beans

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain, and return the beef to the skillet. Add the garlic, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, chili powder, and ground cumin. Add the beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate.
Warm up the refried beans in the skillet and spread over the meat mixture. *this is where I would also layer some salsa or taco sauce* Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. 1

BBQ Chicken Dip

If you haven't noticed, we like BBQ anything. LOL!  Apologies to my friend Erica. :-) This dip was GREAT!!!!! Totally not what I was expecting. It's gooey and creamy and cheesy! It is a baked dip but I'm sure if you just threw everything in a small crock pot it'd turn out just fine and stay warm for potlucks!

I used Famous Dave's Devil's Spit BBQ sauce. This is a VERY spicy sauce, however, in the dip it was so mild! Just had a nice bite. Even my 2 year old ate it and she "no yike picey" things! Make this dip - you won't regret it!

BBQ Chicken Dip
*link below to where I got the recipe (found it on Pinterest)

BBQ Chicken Dip

12 oz cooked chicken, chopped
1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup bbq sauce
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 green onion, chopped ( I omitted)

Preheat oven to 350.
In a mixing bowl combine chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish. Top the dip with chopped green onion and remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/09/bbq-chicken-dip-football-friday.html 1

BBQ Nachos

These kick ass. We had them at a restaurant one night and have been making them at home ever since! PERFECT for a veg out in front of the TV for a movie or football game! I'm just going to list ingredients - how much you use is up to you! Make a bunch or a little!

BBQ Nachos

Corn tortilla chips
BBQ pork - homemade, from the store, whatever!
Can of baked beans - drain as well as you can
jalapenos
cheddar cheese
pepper jack cheese

On a cookie sheet layer: chips, meat, beans, peppers, cheese. Bake in the oven at 350* until cheese is melted perfection! 1

Chicken Royale with Corn & Broccoli Bake

THE CHICKEN REQUIRES OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION!!!
A small note I forgot when making this dish :-) oops! It was still good! My complaint - it wasn't "crispy"...I wanted super crispy...so next time I think I'll do half bread crumbs, half panko. You should do that and tell me how it works out!

Chicken Royale

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1C sour cream
2T lemon juice
2tsp worchestershire
1tsp paprika
1 clove garlic - minced
2 1/2C bread crumbs
1 stick butter (I LOVE recipes that call for this!)

Combine ingredients except for bread crumbs and butter. Coat the chicken with the sour cream mixture. Place in a single layer, cover and refigerate overnight. *I didn't do this. I did this part for 2 hours. It still tasted delish!*
Preheat oven to 350*. Coat each piece with bread crumbs. Place in a baking dish. Drizzle half of the butter (melted) over the chiken. Bake 45mins. Drizzle with remaining butter. Continue baking until done.


This side was easy! I have this need to add cheese to everything. I stuck to the recipe but it wouldn't kill it to sprinkle in some shredded cheddar!

Corn & Broccoli Bake
1 can creamed corn
1 bag frozen broccoli (I used 2 heads of fresh)
1/2C crushed saltines
1 egg-beaten
2T butter - melted

Combine corn, broccoli, 1/4C crackers and egg. *This is where I would throw in a cup of cheese.
Place in a greased 8x8 baking dish. Combine butter and remaining crackers. Sprinkle on top.
Bake at 350* for 30-40mins. 1